Polaroid

Polaroid

Year: 2019

Runtime: 88 min

Language: English

Director: Lars Klevberg

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While cleaning out her deceased mother’s belongings, Bird Fitcher discovers a vintage Polaroid camera. Soon, she and her friends begin taking photos with it, but they soon realize that each snapshot captures a subject’s impending doom. As the pictures develop, a terrifying and deadly chain of events unfolds, forcing Bird to confront the camera’s dark secret and fight to break the cycle before she and her friends become the next victims.

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1

Discovery of the Polaroid Camera

Sarah and her friend stumble upon an old Polaroid camera among Sarah's deceased mother's belongings. The camera bears an ominous aura, hinting at its dark history.

2

The Bold Photo

Feeling daring after her friend receives a like from a crush, Sarah snaps a photo of herself in lingerie. However, upon reviewing the image, she becomes unsettled by a chilling shadow lurking behind her.

3

Mysterious Noises

After her friend leaves, Sarah is left alone at home. She hears strange noises coming from the attic, compelling her to investigate the source.

Sarah's home
4

Sarah's Gruesome Fate

In a terrifying encounter, Sarah finds herself hanging upside down before being dragged away by an unknown entity. This shocking event leads to her offscreen demise, leaving viewers in suspense.

Sarah's home
5

Bird Receives the Polaroid

Bird, a reserved high school student, receives the same Polaroid camera from her co-worker Tyler. The camera, linked to dreadful occurrences, brings forth an eerie sense of foreboding in Bird's life.

6

Costume Party and Shadow

During a costume party, Bird takes pictures with the camera, including one of her crush, Connor. The photographs reveal a disturbing shadow, echoing Sarah's earlier experience.

Costume Party
7

Tragic Murder of Tyler

In a shocking twist, Bird's co-worker Tyler becomes the next victim of the malevolent entity. This tragic event sends a wave of fear through Bird's life and her remaining friendships.

8

Avery's Grim Fate

As the mysterious shadow shifts to Avery's photo, Bird realizes that her friends are in grave danger. Avery tragically meets a horrific end, heightening the urgency for Bird.

9

Uncovering the Camera's History

Desperate to protect her friends, Bird learns that the camera's dark history is linked to a photography teacher named Roland Joseph Sable. His reputation, tarnished by tragic events involving students, casts a long shadow over their lives.

10

Meeting Lena Sable

Bird and her friends meet Lena Sable, Roland's wife, who recounts the tragic story of their daughter Rebecca, the camera’s original owner. This revelation uncovers the haunting source of the entity's curse.

11

Mina's Death

The group's fears are realized when Bird's friend Mina is killed by the entity. This loss intensifies the stakes and compels Bird to find a way to stop the horrifying cycle.

12

Confrontation with the Entity

As danger escalates, Bird and her friends confront the malevolent entity. They discover its connections to Sheriff Pembroke and a violent history, forcing them into a desperate battle for survival.

13

The Plan to Trap the Entity

Utilizing their newfound knowledge of the entity's past, Bird devises a risky plan to trap it. They hope to confront the monster in a location where it can be ultimately contained.

14

Climactic Showdown

In a thrilling climax, Bird takes a daring risk to lead the entity into a position where it can 'fully develop.' Her bravery sparks a fierce struggle between her and the vengeful spirit.

15

Final Victory and Camera Disposal

After an intense battle, Bird successfully confronts the entity, ultimately ensuring its destruction. Together, she and her friends dispose of the cursed camera, erasing its dark legacy.

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